Brian Hadden
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Brian Hadden is from New York City Metropolitan Area. Brian is currently SVP, Chief Procurement Officer at Conagra Brands. In Brian's previous role as a SVP, Chief Procurement Officer at PepsiCo, Brian worked in Greater New York City Area until Mar 2020. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Brian was a SVP Procurement at PepsiCo and held the position of SVP Procurement at Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, Brian was a Global Senior Procurement Director, Chocolate at Mondelēz International, based in Zurich, Switzerland (European Regional Headquarters) from Dec 2011 to Apr 2015. Brian started working as Asia/Pacific Procurement Sr. Director at Kraft Foods Group in Singapore in Dec 2006. From Oct 2004 to Dec 2006, Brian was Associate Director Global Process Optimization - External Manufacturing at Kraft Foods Group, based in Glenview, IL USA (Global Corporate Headquarters). Prior to that, Brian was a Various at Kraft Foods Group from Jan 1995 to Oct 2004.
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Responsible for the development and recruitment for the global Procurement function. Set vision, mission and strategic priorities to ensure business success. Lead strategic sourcing and global Procurement organization for both Centers of Excellence (Directs, Indirects, Commodities and Agro) and the geographic based teams. Lead sourcing sustainability efforts for PepsiCo’s Performance with Purpose (PWP) commitments. Develop sustainable supplier relationships and establish sustainable supply chains. Partner with R&D to support ingredient and packaging developments for new product formulations as part of portfolio transformation. Drive innovation agenda by leveraging strategic suppliers for break-through concepts and products. Deliver world class productivity and cash flow to enable re-investment in business growth.
Lead strategic sourcing and Procurement agenda for globlal rigid and flexible packaging categories. This includes strategic supplier relationships, productivity and innovation. Also responsible for print graphics and quality. Responsible for global sugar and sweeteners and energy categories. Procurement responsibility for AMENA region Procurement accountability for sustainability agenda and supplier diversity. Total spend under management >$12 billion.
Lead strategic sourcing and Procurement agenda for the global chocolate category with annual spend of $4 billion. Develop and roll out global strategy for cocoa/chocolate, dairy, equipment (capex) and other key chocolate category spend areas. Manage SRM with largest Mondelēz International supplier, including innovation, cost savings projects, cash agenda and quality program
Led team of 130 Procurement professionals supporting Asia Pacific manufacturing and commercial businesses. Responsible for $2 billion spend in commodities, ingredients & packaging materials, indirect materials & services (supply chain and commercial) and capital for the region. Integrated Procurement organizations, including supplier bases and product portfolio from Danone biscuit and Cadbury acquisitions.
Assisted in formation of global EM organization with focus on roles and responsibilities. Led in development and dissemination of best practices across global regions. Developed tools, processes and templates with goal of standardization, simplification and harmonization. Created global EM policy manual to harmonize expectations and practices.